indulgence
/ɪndˈʌldʒʌns/
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Definitions
Noun
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Noun
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
Noun
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
Noun
foolish or senseless behavior
Noun
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
Synonyms
craziness
folly
foolery
humoring
indulging
lenience
leniency
lunacy
pampering
self-indulgence
tomfoolery
More General Terms
absolution
caper
frolic
gambol
gratification
indiscipline
permissiveness
play
remission
remission of sin
remittal
romp
tolerance
undiscipline